THE MOTHERS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Mothers Memorial Scholarship Fund honors those who are or act as mothers to members of the NIU community by providing scholarships to upper division and graduate students at NIU whose current activities and career goals include improving the lives of women.

Eligibility:

1. Juniors and seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or graduate students with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
2. Juniors, seniors, or graduate students who have completed a minimum one year at NIU.
3. Students with outstanding university activities, volunteer service, or jobs dedicated to improving the lives of women; students who have taken courses preparing them for careers in improving the lives of women.
4. Demonstrated goals that include education, research, advocacy, support, or policy-making to improve the lives of women.

To apply:

1. Download an application form (Word.doc or PDF), or stop by the Women's Studies Program office in Reavis 103 to pick one up.
2. NIU transcript, including transfer credits if applicable.
3. Two letters of recommendation, at least one of which must be from someone in the NIU community.
4. List of any relevant courses taken.
5. List of related activities, volunteer service, or jobs.
6. Statement summarizing how the student hopes to improve the lives of women. Maximum: 2 pages, double spaced.

Application deadline: February 1, 2008.

Other:

1. Recipients will be chosen to represent the diverse disciplines and populations at NIU.
2. All scholarships will be awarded for one academic year.
3. In the event a recipient withdraws from the university, the remaining funds allocated for the scholarship shall be granted to another qualified student.

For additional information or to submit applications, please contact: Lise Schlosser, Women’s Studies Program, Reavis 103, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115. Phone: 815-753-1038. Email: lschlosser@niu.edu

*Northern Illinois University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, status based on the Victims' Economic Security and Safety Act (VESSA), or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. Further, the Constitution and Bylaws of Northern Illinois University provides for equal treatment regardless of political views or affiliation, and sexual orientation.